Question

Use what you learned about Earth’s movement in space to complete the sentences using the drop-down menus.

The Sun appears to move in the sky because
, which causes day and night.

Each year Earth
. Its path, or
, is shaped like an ellipse.

Answer 1

The Sun appears to move in the sky because Earth rotates on its axis, which causes day and night.

Each year Earth revolves around the Sun. Its path, or orbit, is shaped like an ellipse.